David R. Hughes

In 2002, Dave teamed up with Bangalore to co-found Turning Point Global Solutions. Dave is responsible for managing TurningPoint’s sales and marketing organizations. During his 30-year career in progressive management positions, Dave has assisted organizations in procuring software and services that increase revenue and improve operational performance. Dave began his career with Telephone Industry Consultants (TELIC) – a firm that was acquired by Computer Sciences Organization to expand its telecommunication presence. He has also served as the Regional Vice President of Sales for TCSI, a pioneer in object-oriented software development methodologies and tools. In 1998 Dave co-founded Wisor Telecom, a software products and services company serving the telecommunications market. At Wisor, Dave helped deliver a core set of software products and services that assisted Verizon, BellSouth, and SBC Communications in meeting their 1996 Telecom Act 271 requirements in certifying that their back-office systems met industry guidelines, thereby enabling these companies to sell long-distance service outside their primary markets.

Throughout his career, he has been a noted industry speaker and has received numerous industry awards for advancing software and telecommunications technologies, as well as corporate awards for exceptional performance.